Read the Introduction and the General Directionsat the beginning of the book and at the beginningof each chapter and subject first, for abetter understanding of the recipes.
Universal Crust Recipe, page 437.
The Laurel Health Cookery
Practical Suggestions and Recipes
For the Preparation of Non-Flesh Foods in Palatableand Attractive Ways
An Instructor of wide experience in Vegetarian Cookery in VariousHomes, Chatauquas and Sanitariums, and the Pioneer inHygienic Vegetarian Restaurant Work
MELROSE, MASS., U. S. A.
INTRODUCTION
Several years ago as I was leaving Washington after givinga course of demonstration lectures in hygienic cookery, I wasimpressed with the thought that a cook book (which my friendshad been urging me to write) giving the results of my experience,would be the means of reaching the greatest number of peoplewith knowledge on health subjects.
As a result of that thought, this book comes with earnest,heartfelt greeting to all other works of the same nature, not asa rival but as a co-worker in the great plan of glorifying ourCreator. 1 Cor. 10:31.
In its preparation, I have purposed to make the book practical,avoiding technicalities and to some extent conventionalities,and have endeavored to “meet the people where they are” bynot being extreme or radical; and at the same time to makeprinciples of truth so clear that many will be won from “the indulgenceof appetite, which places them in such a condition ofhealth that there is a constant warring against the soul’s highestinterests.”
While there are recipes especially for those who entertain,there is an abundant variety of directions for carefully preparedsimple dishes.
The explicit general directions will not be needed by all, butfrom my twenty years of experience in teaching, I know thatmany will value them.
The foods richest in proteids are classed as “True Meats” andno flesh meat names are used in the book.
This collection contains the choicest of those of my recipeswhich have been published by others in various books and periodicalsat different times.
I am indebted to an innumerable company of people of allclasses for ideas, for which I would be glad to thank each onepersonally if it were possible.
Though there is hardly any choice, the recipes marked with astar are especially practical and desirable.
All unnamed quotations are from “The Ministry of Healing”or other works by the same author.
That “The Laurel Health Cookery” may bring rich blessingsto many households is my earnest prayer.
Evora Bucknum Perkins
“Many will be rescued from physical, mental and moral degeneracythrough the practical influence of health reform. Healthtalks will be given, publications will be multiplied.
“The principles of health reform will be received with favor;and many will be enlightened.”
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